This is the story of the 1180th real person we tell
I am Taiwan Dabao
(This is me)
I was born in Miaoli County, Taiwan Province in the 1980s. I have a younger brother at home. My father is an honorary doctorate from the university, and my mother is a pharmacist. They are both retired at home now. My ancestors were from Dabu, Guangdong Province, and I am a third-generation Taiwanese.
Miaoli County in Taiwan is a major Hakka county. Most of the residents immigrated from Guangdong and Fujian during the Qing Dynasty Yongzheng and Qianlong years.
Miaoli County has many mountains and few fields, and is known as the "Mountain City". It is rich in tea, sugar cane, jute, green fruits, etc. It is also the largest producer of oil and natural gas in Taiwan.
's father was a member of the Taiwan Oolong Tea tasting committee, and often taught tea farmers how to make oolong tea, so he was very particular about drinking tea and had a set of strict rules for drinking tea.
(Making tea)
Growing up, if you wanted to drink the tea made by your father, you had to brush your teeth and rinse your mouth first. Before sitting down at the tea table, you first shared with him what happened at school. After he allowed it, you could pick up the teacup and drink.
The way my parents disciplined my younger brother and I was also surprisingly harsh. If we didn't hold the chopsticks properly, we would get hit on the back of our hands with a "snap". Standing or not standing, sitting or not sitting are not allowed.
When you see your parents, elders, or relatives and friends, you must come out and say hello, otherwise you will be severely punished.
's strict tutoring also cultivated my rigorous attitude towards life and work.
htmlTaiwan in the late 1980s was a golden period of economic development.When I was in elementary school, the plaque on the door of the classroom not only had the four characters "property, justice, integrity" but also two lines of slogans: "Be a lively and good student, and be an upright Chinese." I have never changed this belief from beginning to end.
(Prepare tea in the shop)
Frankly speaking, my memory of studying is all about beating, scolding and cramming education. I didn't like the teaching in school that much. Instead, I liked watching " Dream of Red Mansions " since I was a child.
My father has a doctorate in psychology. When I was in the third grade of elementary school, I heard him talk about the contents of "Dream of Red Mansions" when he was doing psychological analysis on people.
I was very curious, so I took out "A Dream of Red Mansions" from the bookcase and started reading. When I was a child, I didn’t know much about it, and I only half understood it. Later, the more I watched it, the more I liked it, and I watched it many times.
Maybe it’s because I love reading. From elementary school to university, I ranked among the best in reading, speech, and cross talk competitions in Taiwan. I was also the host of school conferences.
These experiences will be of great help to me in the future, whether at work or starting my own business in and .
(I performed cross talk on stage when I was a child)
I have been very fond of our Chinese quintessence Peking Opera since I was a child. At that time, there were three old channels in Taiwan, including China Television, which would broadcast Peking Opera from 5:30 to 6:30 in the morning. I would get up on time to watch it.
Actually, when I was very young, I wanted to join the Guoguang Theater Company in Taiwan, but it was impossible because my parents would not agree. But my love for Peking Opera and "A Dream of Red Mansions" has become stronger and stronger as the years go by.
I studied engineering in college, which I didn’t like very much, and my grades weren’t very good, but I was willing to study hard and have been working in the technology industry for 20 years.
After graduating from college, he worked in the technology industry for three years. He felt that his knowledge was still relatively lacking. In order to improve his business skills, he went to the graduate school of China University of Science and Technology in 2005, specializing in solar dual-track automatic control systems. Two years later, he received a master's degree in and and returned to work in the technology industry.
(At the Taipei Intelligent Security Exhibition)
Because I am lively, cheerful, popular, sociable, and professional, I quickly moved from assistant engineer to product manager.
In 2011, the company received a big order from Beijing and wanted to send me there to inspect it. So after the project at hand was completed, I went on a business trip to Beijing for half a year.
It was 1:30 a.m. on the day we arrived in Beijing. The temperature was about below 10 degrees, and it felt dry and cold.
This is the story of the 1180th real person we tell
I am Taiwan Dabao
(This is me)
I was born in Miaoli County, Taiwan Province in the 1980s. I have a younger brother at home. My father is an honorary doctorate from the university, and my mother is a pharmacist. They are both retired at home now. My ancestors were from Dabu, Guangdong Province, and I am a third-generation Taiwanese.
Miaoli County in Taiwan is a major Hakka county. Most of the residents immigrated from Guangdong and Fujian during the Qing Dynasty Yongzheng and Qianlong years.
Miaoli County has many mountains and few fields, and is known as the "Mountain City". It is rich in tea, sugar cane, jute, green fruits, etc. It is also the largest producer of oil and natural gas in Taiwan.
's father was a member of the Taiwan Oolong Tea tasting committee, and often taught tea farmers how to make oolong tea, so he was very particular about drinking tea and had a set of strict rules for drinking tea.
(Making tea)
Growing up, if you wanted to drink the tea made by your father, you had to brush your teeth and rinse your mouth first. Before sitting down at the tea table, you first shared with him what happened at school. After he allowed it, you could pick up the teacup and drink.
The way my parents disciplined my younger brother and I was also surprisingly harsh. If we didn't hold the chopsticks properly, we would get hit on the back of our hands with a "snap". Standing or not standing, sitting or not sitting are not allowed.
When you see your parents, elders, or relatives and friends, you must come out and say hello, otherwise you will be severely punished.
's strict tutoring also cultivated my rigorous attitude towards life and work.
htmlTaiwan in the late 1980s was a golden period of economic development.When I was in elementary school, the plaque on the door of the classroom not only had the four characters "property, justice, integrity" but also two lines of slogans: "Be a lively and good student, and be an upright Chinese." I have never changed this belief from beginning to end.
(Prepare tea in the shop)
Frankly speaking, my memory of studying is all about beating, scolding and cramming education. I didn't like the teaching in school that much. Instead, I liked watching " Dream of Red Mansions " since I was a child.
My father has a doctorate in psychology. When I was in the third grade of elementary school, I heard him talk about the contents of "Dream of Red Mansions" when he was doing psychological analysis on people.
I was very curious, so I took out "A Dream of Red Mansions" from the bookcase and started reading. When I was a child, I didn’t know much about it, and I only half understood it. Later, the more I watched it, the more I liked it, and I watched it many times.
Maybe it’s because I love reading. From elementary school to university, I ranked among the best in reading, speech, and cross talk competitions in Taiwan. I was also the host of school conferences.
These experiences will be of great help to me in the future, whether at work or starting my own business in and .
(I performed cross talk on stage when I was a child)
I have been very fond of our Chinese quintessence Peking Opera since I was a child. At that time, there were three old channels in Taiwan, including China Television, which would broadcast Peking Opera from 5:30 to 6:30 in the morning. I would get up on time to watch it.
Actually, when I was very young, I wanted to join the Guoguang Theater Company in Taiwan, but it was impossible because my parents would not agree. But my love for Peking Opera and "A Dream of Red Mansions" has become stronger and stronger as the years go by.
I studied engineering in college, which I didn’t like very much, and my grades weren’t very good, but I was willing to study hard and have been working in the technology industry for 20 years.
After graduating from college, he worked in the technology industry for three years. He felt that his knowledge was still relatively lacking. In order to improve his business skills, he went to the graduate school of China University of Science and Technology in 2005, specializing in solar dual-track automatic control systems. Two years later, he received a master's degree in and and returned to work in the technology industry.
(At the Taipei Intelligent Security Exhibition)
Because I am lively, cheerful, popular, sociable, and professional, I quickly moved from assistant engineer to product manager.
In 2011, the company received a big order from Beijing and wanted to send me there to inspect it. So after the project at hand was completed, I went on a business trip to Beijing for half a year.
It was 1:30 a.m. on the day we arrived in Beijing. The temperature was about below 10 degrees, and it felt dry and cold.But I got used to it quite well. It's not like the biting and clammy weather when the cold wave hits back home.
It’s a bit funny to say that when I came to Beijing, my first thought was to protect my own safety. My colleagues in Beijing said to me: "Please, the safest place in the world is China, not to mention this is Beijing."
After I relaxed, I felt the city seriously, and then I discovered that the technology of my motherland was also undergoing rapid changes, which made me feel full of vitality.
(On the Streets of Beijing)
Beijing has a long history. From the courtyard houses to the Forbidden City, they all display a rich cultural heritage and tell the story of the past. There are countless delicious foods gathered here. The longer I stay, the more nostalgic I become.
Half a year later, I returned to Taiwan, and I often thought about all the things I had done in Beijing. It just so happened that the job competition in Taipei was extremely fierce and the pressure was high. I felt that Beijing was more suitable for my development.
So I actively wrote 26 versions of the business plan to get my boss to agree to expand the business to Beijing. After many revisions, the boss finally agreed to my proposal and established a branch in Beijing. I have stayed in Beijing for more than 8 years since .
In the past, some media or individuals in Taiwan would always make various outrageous remarks, such as that the mainland could not afford tea eggs and pickled mustard, and that the mainland had been using phone booths.
(A corner of learning tea)
In fact, in my eyes, the mainland is rich in materials, with various delicacies and snacks everywhere. The economy and technology are quite developed, and smartphones have long been popular, and various software have emerged as the times require. In some aspects, they are already ahead of Taiwan.
Friends from Taiwan should really come to the mainland to see the new development and changes in the motherland. They will definitely feel proud of it.
After I came to the mainland, I would often travel around and gained a lot of warmth and touch. I have been to Tianjin three times for business trips. It left a particularly good impression on me, and I also like the straightforward character of Tianjin people.
I drove there twice because I liked it. But one time I accidentally lost my phone. I was helpless at the time, so I borrowed my phone and called the police. Unexpectedly, they drove a police car to pick me up.
(Me in life)
A burly policeman patiently asked me how I lost my phone. In fact, at that time, my mind was full of the twists, cakes and other delicacies on the roadside, and I had no idea when or how I lost my phone. Although
was eager to retrieve it at the time, he also found it very difficult. After taking notes, I am still very grateful to the people's police for receiving me specially for such a small matter.
To my surprise, a few days later, they actually helped me find my phone. I was so happy at that moment, and I also gave a thumbs up to our Tianjin People’s Police. It was so awesome.
After staying in mainland China for a long time, I want to see everywhere more and more. So during the National Day holiday in 2018, I did not go back to Taiwan. Instead, I drove to Qinghai with my colleagues.
(On a business trip in the Netherlands)
As a result, when we were about to get off the expressway at the border of Shanxi, the car suddenly had a puncture. Just like this, we drove to a group of bare rocks surrounded by mountains. Not far away, I finally saw a small car repair shop. We quickly asked the boss to help us repair and patch the tires.
The weather was so cold that day. We were shivering from the cold because we wore little clothing. At that time, I couldn't care less about the price, I thought that no matter how expensive it was, I would still fix it. I'm just worried that he will take the opportunity to raise the price. If it's too expensive, this trip to Qinghai will be a bit uneconomical.
While we were stamping our feet, we watched the boss use hydraulic clamps and other tools to remove and repair the tires. We only heard him say softly: "30 yuan."
30 yuan? Did you hear that right? So I asked again, and I got it right! Suddenly, a warm current came to my heart, thinking why Shanxi people are so down-to-earth. I heard that Shanxi merchants had a good reputation in ancient times, but now I really feel it.
(In Qinghai)
Everyone felt happy immediately, and the scenery along the way became more beautiful. Soon we arrived in Qinghai.
Qinghai Province is home to Qinghai Lake, the largest saltwater lake in inland China, and is also a famous 5A-level scenic spot.I saw that Qinghai Lake is surrounded by mountains. From a distance, the top of the mountain is covered with snow, and the lake and mountains are reflected in the snow-capped mountains.
The weather in Qinghai in October is very cold, with temperatures ranging from -2 degrees to 16 degrees. The green grasslands here have begun to put on yellow autumn clothes. This season is also the most beautiful season in Chaka Salt Lake .
Autumn is the time when the brine concentration of Chaka Salt Lake is the highest. The lake seems to be covered with a layer of white snow, like a mirror. The blue sky and white clouds are reflected on the vast lake, which is really magical.
(In Lugu Lake)
We girls couldn’t wait to run over and take pictures. We used our lenses to record the most beautiful nature and the most beautiful ourselves.
Later, we went to Golmud Populus euphratica forest , which is the highest altitude Populus euphratica forest in the world. To the south is the Kunlun Mountains, and to the north is the Gobi. The Populus euphratica forest in the middle is particularly precious.
Autumn is the best season to appreciate Populus euphratica . The golden leaves are looming under the crystal white snow, as if you have entered a dreamy fairy tale world.
In terms of food, Qinghai not only has delicacies such as yogurt and stuffed skin that make people drool, but also treasures such as wolfberry and cordyceps .
Qinghai is really a magical tourist destination. No wonder some people say that this is a place where you can come a hundred times without feeling tired or bored, and where you can rely enough on travel.
(Picking tea in the mountains)
The National Day holiday will soon pass, and we have to say goodbye to the beautiful Qinghai and embark on the journey back to Beijing. The trip to Qinghai not only allowed me to appreciate the beautiful scenery, but also allowed me to see the vast land and rich resources of my motherland. Everywhere I went, I gained something different.
I decided to go back and post a video to tell my relatives and friends in Taiwan how charming the scenery of the motherland is and how friendly the people here are.
When I returned to Beijing, I calmed down my happy mood first, and then threw myself into the intense and orderly work, but at that time, a thought quietly came to my mind.
Whether in Taipei or Beijing, working in the technology industry for 20 years has been really hard. I am busy from morning to night every day. Sometimes I am so busy that I work from morning to early morning. I have no time to rest and start a new day of work. I am so tired.
(Working in the technology industry)
However, I have also witnessed the development of science and technology in my motherland. Various smart products have been born in all aspects of life, and some have even gone abroad. I am really proud.
Life has become more and more convenient over the years, and the compatriots in mainland China are kind and honest, so they are reluctant to leave.
My ideal life situation is to follow my heart after I reach the age of 40, have a certain financial foundation. So I want to do something I want to do in this hot land of mainland China.
Fa Xiao, who grew up in Taipei and got married in Lijiang, Yunnan, has advised me many times not to work so hard anymore. I myself don’t want to continue living like this, I really want to live a slow and ordinary life.
This may have something to do with my being too obedient in my childhood, so everyone said that I am a middle-aged rebellious person. I also feel like a middle-aged girl. Once I have an idea in my mind, it is difficult to contain it.
(Testing Tea)
So in 2019, I resolutely resigned and arrived in Lijiang, Yunnan in early September of the same year. After a month of inspection, I found that the pace of life here is very slow, which is in line with my expectation of a place for self-cultivation.
On November 11, I returned to Beijing, packed up all my belongings, and shipped them to Lijiang, Yunnan. From now on, I will live here, just like this, doing what I like without any rush.
As a result, the epidemic broke out not long after. When I was in Lijiang, I deeply felt the efforts made by the motherland to protect the lives and health of the people from all aspects, as well as the strong action of the medical staff.
All these things prove that with the strong backing of the motherland, we can never have any worries.
I have been fond of tea since I was a child. By chance, I was fortunate enough to meet the president of the Yunnan Pu'er Tea Association. Taking this opportunity, I settled down and learned various techniques for making Pu'er tea from the president.
(In the Zhongyi Market in Lijiang)
In the past three years, every March and April, I will go to Xishuangbanna to be stationed there to pick and make tea. Now I have my own niche brand of tea.
Because I am a Taiwanese, it is inconvenient to get loans in mainland China. In addition, due to the epidemic, the number of tourists in Lijiang has dropped sharply, so I dare not choose high-end stores rashly. Only two small facades were selected and simply decorated. One was used as a tea room and the other was used as a small inn.
To make a good pot of tea, you must brew it at high temperature, make the soup and drink it, and feel the texture, taste, aroma and color of the tea that the tea brings to you. Doing business in is like making tea, it takes time to settle. The rest of your life is long, so take your time.
I have been drinking tea since I was a child, and my father is a committee member of Taiwan Oolong tea tasting committee. He used to teach Oolong tea growers how to make tea. So I am very familiar with it, and I have studied with the president for a while, so I have no technical problems. I think I can make my own tea brand in the future.
(pressed tea)
My father has always taught me that making tea is like being a human being. What you drink is what you make with conscience. Therefore, I never thought about getting rich overnight. I came to Lijiang just to have a small appearance and a small income, so that I can support myself, and then I can live with my favorite tea.
Tea is a health industry. Even if you don’t make any money, you can still make good health by drinking it, so it’s worth it.
I give myself 10 years to start my own business, that is, at least after I am 50 years old, I want many people to know that there is a Taiwanese tea man who makes tea seriously in the Mainland.
Now I have started a self-media business and have 45,000 fans. My purpose in making tea is very simple, just to make friends. Tea sellers actually want to make friends who understand tea. This is my original intention, and it is also my original intention for self-media.
(I am choosing tea)
Some time ago, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Hualien, Taiwan, which made me truly feel the sincerity of mainland fans. The damage caused by the earthquake will take time to recover, but blessing is also a kind of power.
Although there is a strait between us, people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait can still convey each other's care and greetings through the Internet.
hopes that every day in the future, I can take pictures of what I see and hear, so that more Taiwanese folks and more young people can know the goodness of the mainland.
(Making tea on the stone road in Lijiang)
One person, a book, a cup of tea, a curtain of dreams, quietly enjoying the prosperity of the world. Let time accompany time, the sun and moon accompany years, let a good mood create a good time. If there is nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world.
If you are brothers and sisters in Taiwan, please come to the mainland and have a look. There are surprises here that you can’t imagine. If you like tea, I will make a pot of good tea and wait for you in Lijiang, waiting for you to come and see the real and beautiful mainland.
[Oral: Dabao]
[Editor: Ruyu]
I saw that Qinghai Lake is surrounded by mountains. From a distance, the top of the mountain is covered with snow, and the lake and mountains are reflected in the snow-capped mountains.We can’t live through different lives, but we can experience other people’s real stories here, and every story has real photos! If you also like such true stories, please follow us! @real person interview
The weather in Qinghai in October is very cold, with temperatures ranging from -2 degrees to 16 degrees. The green grasslands here have begun to put on yellow autumn clothes. This season is also the most beautiful season in Chaka Salt Lake .
Autumn is the time when the brine concentration of Chaka Salt Lake is the highest. The lake seems to be covered with a layer of white snow, like a mirror. The blue sky and white clouds are reflected on the vast lake, which is really magical.
(In Lugu Lake)
We girls couldn’t wait to run over and take pictures. We used our lenses to record the most beautiful nature and the most beautiful ourselves.
Later, we went to Golmud Populus euphratica forest , which is the highest altitude Populus euphratica forest in the world. To the south is the Kunlun Mountains, and to the north is the Gobi. The Populus euphratica forest in the middle is particularly precious.
Autumn is the best season to appreciate Populus euphratica . The golden leaves are looming under the crystal white snow, as if you have entered a dreamy fairy tale world.
In terms of food, Qinghai not only has delicacies such as yogurt and stuffed skin that make people drool, but also treasures such as wolfberry and cordyceps .
Qinghai is really a magical tourist destination. No wonder some people say that this is a place where you can come a hundred times without feeling tired or bored, and where you can rely enough on travel.
(Picking tea in the mountains)
The National Day holiday will soon pass, and we have to say goodbye to the beautiful Qinghai and embark on the journey back to Beijing. The trip to Qinghai not only allowed me to appreciate the beautiful scenery, but also allowed me to see the vast land and rich resources of my motherland. Everywhere I went, I gained something different.
I decided to go back and post a video to tell my relatives and friends in Taiwan how charming the scenery of the motherland is and how friendly the people here are.
When I returned to Beijing, I calmed down my happy mood first, and then threw myself into the intense and orderly work, but at that time, a thought quietly came to my mind.
Whether in Taipei or Beijing, working in the technology industry for 20 years has been really hard. I am busy from morning to night every day. Sometimes I am so busy that I work from morning to early morning. I have no time to rest and start a new day of work. I am so tired.
(Working in the technology industry)
However, I have also witnessed the development of science and technology in my motherland. Various smart products have been born in all aspects of life, and some have even gone abroad. I am really proud.
Life has become more and more convenient over the years, and the compatriots in mainland China are kind and honest, so they are reluctant to leave.
My ideal life situation is to follow my heart after I reach the age of 40, have a certain financial foundation. So I want to do something I want to do in this hot land of mainland China.
Fa Xiao, who grew up in Taipei and got married in Lijiang, Yunnan, has advised me many times not to work so hard anymore. I myself don’t want to continue living like this, I really want to live a slow and ordinary life.
This may have something to do with my being too obedient in my childhood, so everyone said that I am a middle-aged rebellious person. I also feel like a middle-aged girl. Once I have an idea in my mind, it is difficult to contain it.
(Testing Tea)
So in 2019, I resolutely resigned and arrived in Lijiang, Yunnan in early September of the same year. After a month of inspection, I found that the pace of life here is very slow, which is in line with my expectation of a place for self-cultivation.
On November 11, I returned to Beijing, packed up all my belongings, and shipped them to Lijiang, Yunnan. From now on, I will live here, just like this, doing what I like without any rush.
As a result, the epidemic broke out not long after. When I was in Lijiang, I deeply felt the efforts made by the motherland to protect the lives and health of the people from all aspects, as well as the strong action of the medical staff.
All these things prove that with the strong backing of the motherland, we can never have any worries.
I have been fond of tea since I was a child. By chance, I was fortunate enough to meet the president of the Yunnan Pu'er Tea Association. Taking this opportunity, I settled down and learned various techniques for making Pu'er tea from the president.
(In the Zhongyi Market in Lijiang)
In the past three years, every March and April, I will go to Xishuangbanna to be stationed there to pick and make tea. Now I have my own niche brand of tea.
Because I am a Taiwanese, it is inconvenient to get loans in mainland China. In addition, due to the epidemic, the number of tourists in Lijiang has dropped sharply, so I dare not choose high-end stores rashly. Only two small facades were selected and simply decorated. One was used as a tea room and the other was used as a small inn.
To make a good pot of tea, you must brew it at high temperature, make the soup and drink it, and feel the texture, taste, aroma and color of the tea that the tea brings to you. Doing business in is like making tea, it takes time to settle. The rest of your life is long, so take your time.
I have been drinking tea since I was a child, and my father is a committee member of Taiwan Oolong tea tasting committee. He used to teach Oolong tea growers how to make tea. So I am very familiar with it, and I have studied with the president for a while, so I have no technical problems. I think I can make my own tea brand in the future.
(pressed tea)
My father has always taught me that making tea is like being a human being. What you drink is what you make with conscience. Therefore, I never thought about getting rich overnight. I came to Lijiang just to have a small appearance and a small income, so that I can support myself, and then I can live with my favorite tea.
Tea is a health industry. Even if you don’t make any money, you can still make good health by drinking it, so it’s worth it.
I give myself 10 years to start my own business, that is, at least after I am 50 years old, I want many people to know that there is a Taiwanese tea man who makes tea seriously in the Mainland.
Now I have started a self-media business and have 45,000 fans. My purpose in making tea is very simple, just to make friends. Tea sellers actually want to make friends who understand tea. This is my original intention, and it is also my original intention for self-media.
(I am choosing tea)
Some time ago, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Hualien, Taiwan, which made me truly feel the sincerity of mainland fans. The damage caused by the earthquake will take time to recover, but blessing is also a kind of power.
Although there is a strait between us, people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait can still convey each other's care and greetings through the Internet.
hopes that every day in the future, I can take pictures of what I see and hear, so that more Taiwanese folks and more young people can know the goodness of the mainland.
(Making tea on the stone road in Lijiang)
One person, a book, a cup of tea, a curtain of dreams, quietly enjoying the prosperity of the world. Let time accompany time, the sun and moon accompany years, let a good mood create a good time. If there is nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world.
If you are brothers and sisters in Taiwan, please come to the mainland and have a look. There are surprises here that you can’t imagine. If you like tea, I will make a pot of good tea and wait for you in Lijiang, waiting for you to come and see the real and beautiful mainland.
[Oral: Dabao]
[Editor: Ruyu]
We can’t live through different lives, but we can experience other people’s real stories here, and every story has real photos! If you also like such true stories, please follow us! @real person interview
